The Assassination of Richard Nixon (2004): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
The Assassination of Richard Nixon is a 2004 biographical thriller directed by Niels Mueller, starring Sean Penn, Naomi Watts and Don Cheadle. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes and earned $4.4 million worldwide. Critics gave it 63 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.9/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 35m (95 min)
- Director
- Niels Mueller
- Original language
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English - Studio
- THINKFilm
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Assassination of Richard Nixon About?
The premise of The Assassination of Richard Nixon without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A disillusioned salesman, Samuel Bicke, becomes increasingly unhinged as his personal ideals collide with the realities of American society. Fueled by resentment towards Richard Nixon and the perceived corruption of the system, he isolates himself and sabotages relationships. His obsession leads him to formulate a desperate and dangerous plan to assassinate the president, driven by a desire to reclaim control and challenge the perceived injustices of capitalism. The situation escalates as Samuel’s mental state deteriorates, culminating in a shocking attempt to confront the nation's leader.
The Assassination of Richard Nixon Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- assassination of president
- based on real person
- 20th century
- united states of america
- downward spiral
- car
- u.s. car
- dodge dart
- commercial air travel
- year 1974
- true crime
- mustached man
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- cadillac the car
- dodge the car
- pilot
- office furniture salesman
- business
- assassination
- bank
- american dream
- tire
- salesman
- divorce
- black panthers
- blood splatter
- flashback within a flashback
- pulled by the hair
- crying man
- zebra
- watergate hearings
- watching tv
- voice over narration
- violence
- tv news
- tv commercial
- tire store
- tire salesman
- tape recording
- tape recorder
- surrogate uncle
- success
- shooting
- shaving
- school bus
- rudeness
- robbery
- respect
- reference to walter cronkite
- reference to the power of positive thinking
- reference to norman vincent peale
The Assassination of Richard Nixon Cast
Sean Penn leads the cast, with Naomi Watts and Don Cheadle. Directed by Niels Mueller.
- Director Niels Mueller
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One more film directed by Niels Mueller: Small Town Wisconsin.
The Assassination of Richard Nixon Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Assassination of Richard Nixon 63 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.9/10.
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IMDb 6.9 /10
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Metacritic 63 Metascore
User score 6.8
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The Assassination of Richard Nixon Plot Summary
What happens in The Assassination of Richard Nixon from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1973, Sam Bicke (portrayed by Sean Penn), a 43-year-old salesman from Philadelphia, finds himself battling a wave of misfortune. He yearns to mend the rift with his estranged wife, Marie (played by Naomi Watts). A man driven by his principles, he quit his job at his brother Julius’s (rendered by Michael Wincott) tire shop, claiming it was because he couldn’t bear to lie to customers. In a misguided belief that society’s inequalities impact poor white people in a similar way to racial minorities, he tries to align himself with the Black Panthers. His ultimate ambition revolves around launching a mobile tire business alongside his best friend, Bonny (performed by Don Cheadle), an African-American mechanic.
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The whole story of The Assassination of Richard Nixon, scene by scene
The Assassination of Richard Nixon Box Office
The Assassination of Richard Nixon grossed $4.4 million worldwide. $708,776 came from the US and Canada and $3.7 million (84%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$4.4M
- US & Canada
- $708.8K
- International
- $3.7M
The Assassination of Richard Nixon Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 clip.
- Clip The Assassination of Richard Nixon (2004 - Sean Penn)
How Well Do You Know The Assassination of Richard Nixon?
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Cars in The Assassination of Richard Nixon
15 cars on screen, including the 1968 Dodge Dart and the 1966 Cadillac Coupe DeVille.
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International Harvester Loadstar Minor role
The Assassination of Richard Nixon Also Known As
18 alternative titles, including “Покушението над Ричард Никсън” and “O Assassinato de Richard Nixon”.
- Also known as
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- Покушението над Ричард Никсън
- O Assassinato de Richard Nixon
- Attentat auf Richard Nixon
- Richard Nixonin salamurha
- Richard Nixon'a Suikast
- L'assassinat de Richard Nixon
- El asesinato de Richard Nixon
- A Richard Nixon-merénylet
- Zabiji Nixona
- מלכודת לנשיא
- Атентатът срещу Ричард Никсън
- Убить президента. Покушение на Ричарда Никсона
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- O Assassinato de um Presidente
- Attentatet mot Richard Nixon
- Вбивство Річарда Ніксона
- 刺杀尼克松
- L’assassinat de Richard Nixon
- 대통령을 죽여라
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Nixon, Secret Honor and All the President's Men.
The Assassination of Richard Nixon FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Assassination of Richard Nixon, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Assassination of Richard Nixon?
The Assassination of Richard Nixon runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was The Assassination of Richard Nixon released?
The Assassination of Richard Nixon was released on December 29, 2004.
Who directed The Assassination of Richard Nixon?
The Assassination of Richard Nixon was directed by Niels Mueller.
More films by Niels Mueller Who is in the cast of The Assassination of Richard Nixon?
The Assassination of Richard Nixon stars Sean Penn, Naomi Watts and Don Cheadle.
How much did The Assassination of Richard Nixon make at the box office?
The Assassination of Richard Nixon grossed $4.4 million worldwide ($708,776 domestic, $3.7 million international).
How is The Assassination of Richard Nixon rated?
The Assassination of Richard Nixon has 6.9/10 on IMDb and 63 on Metacritic.
Does The Assassination of Richard Nixon have a post-credit scene?
No. The Assassination of Richard Nixon has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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